Providers

Caring for hospitalized babies and children

For children, going to the hospital can be frightening. Families can rest assured that Mercy's Pediatric Inpatient Center goes the extra mile for young patients, making sure they are well cared for and comfortable with a physician in-house 24 hours per day, seven days per week to be available whenever needed.

Our philosophy focuses on family-centered care, and together, we can help your child be comfortable during his or her hospital stay.

We care for a wide range of children from birth through age 17, including those who were admitted directly by their provider, through the emergency room or after surgery.

Once your child is here, we stress continuity of care. We want your child to be comfortable during his or her stay and see familiar staff faces.

A family room with a whiteboard for kids and a cozy living room; washer and dryer; and full-size refrigerator and freezer for family and patient use

HUGS security system

Fresh cookies baked daily on the unit

Wii video game systems in every room

Pediatric Hospitalists

Our specially trained pediatric hospitalists and nurses know children and their needs, and they will carefully monitor your child's condition.

What is a pediatric hospitalist?

A pediatric hospitalist is a pediatric healthcare provider who works with hospitalized children.

What does a pediatric hospitalist do?

Dr. Zavala, Dr. Katranji and Sara care for babies and children who were admitted to Mercy after surgery, an emergency, or for any other reason.

As pediatric hospitalists, they coordinate a variety of services for hospitalized children, including:

Leading and managing your child’s care while he or she is in the hospital

Performing physical examinations

Ordering tests and procedures

Prescribing medications

Referring patients to specialty physicians, if necessary

Maintaining communication with the child’s primary provider

Can my child’s pediatrician or family provider see my child in the hospital?

Some pediatricians and family providers will come to the hospital to care for their own patients. However, because physician practices are becoming busier and hospital technology is advancing rapidly, primary physicians are increasingly enlisting the help of a hospitalist to care for patients at the hospital.

Will my pediatrician or family provider be updated on my child’s condition?

Yes. While Dr. Zavala, Dr. Katranji and Sara will be highly engaged in your medical care, your primary physician will be continuously updated on your child’s admission, discharge or any changes in your health during your stay at Mercy.